Accession No
E 1900.195
Description
Wooden comb with twelve teeth, rattan lashings and ornamental solid end.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon islands
Period
Source
Selwyn, John Richardson (Bishop) [?collector]; Selwyn, Annie Catherine (Mrs) [?vendor; ?donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
E 1900.195; MAA: Z 6733
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Plant; Fibre; Resin
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Comb of light wood (possibly palm wood?). Hourglass-shaped handle. Originally with a long thin projection at the top (missing).
Event Date 14/5/2015
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] 'A comb with twelve teeth, rattan lashings and ornamental solid end. 12 teeth'.
Event Date 14/5/2015
Author: maa
FM:268241
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